Summertime is here and we are ready to have the time of our lives!
As many are planning to purchase new makeup, it’s important to remember that cosmetics consumes a large portion of the earth’s resources.The decisions made at drugstores and department stores will have an impact on our world.
We found an easy way for everyone to reduce their carbon footprint by compiling top 7 eco-friendly beauty products for each barbecue and beach days to come.
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1. Lush Ocean Salt Face and Body Scrub ($35.95)
Lush is in the forefront of eco-friendly beauty. If you check out their story, you’ll see they never test on animals or buy ingredients from companies that do so, use mostly fresh or organic ingredients that were bought from ethical suppliers, and utilize recylcable, compostable, and biodegradable materials to package, or no package at all, in order to reduce their carbon footprint. The Ocean Salt cleanser is perfect for the summer season since it will effectively remove all the dirt and sweat that accumulates on your skin from being outdoors, while keeping it hydrated and soft. A plus is that the coconut cream and sea salt smell will whisk you to a tropical beach every time you use it!
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2. Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids Lipcolor in Fuschia Flash ($4.49 – $5.59)
This pink lipstick from Maybelline is the go-to lipcolor for parties during summer nights. It is super flattering on dark skin tones, and will add a pop of color to any outfit. It’s best paired with rocking heels and kick of confidence!
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3. EcoTools Lovely Looks Brush Set ($12.79)
Many times, it is better to scale back on makeup during summer since the heat can melt a full face and leave you looking like a clown. Made from 100% cruelty free synthetic bristles, bamboo, and recycled aluminum ferrules, EcoTools Lovely Looks Brush Set covers the only brushes you will need. It’s super easy to pack for road trips and vacations because of its portable size. The cute floral print also gives it a fun, tropical vibe!
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4. RGB Cosmetics Nail Color in Pool ($18)
This dreamy sky blue color will be the best compliment for the pool or just sitting outside watching the clouds. All RGB products are vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and gluten-free. Almost all the ingredients and materials are Fair Trade too, so that you can help people and animals!
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5. Maybelline Master Hi-Light Powdered Bronzer ($9.99)
The mixture of matte and shimmer shades provides a sun-kissed glow that looks very natural. You can either use the matte and shimmer stripes separately to contour or highlight, or swirl all the colors with a fluffy brush for a balanced, dewy look. For people with medium or olive skin tones, this one is perfect for you!
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6. in Porcelain ($44)
Tinted moisturizers are great substitutes for foundation, which is often too heavy for the hot season. The shade Porcelain matches people with lighter skin tones and will help prevent sunbun while providing some coverage. It’s really great for lazy days when you want to look cute without putting in too much effort.
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7. NYX Slide On Pencil in Azure($7.99)
This metallic, bright blue color will help you make the ultimate fashion statement! It’s great to use to water the waterline, or if you want to be extra daring, dust some gold eyeshadow all over the lid and draw a cat eye over it to bring extra attention to the eyes. This eyeliner will look good on everyone so don’t be afraid to give it a try!
We can all look more beautiful while saving the world, one mascara at a time. If you want to look into other environmentally friendly products, check out GoodGuide. The website has over 250.000 items rated on a scale of 1-10 on their global impact. Hope these help you out this summer! Comment below on which eco-products you’ve tried or want to try this summer!
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